The concept is pretty easily, pick your ten favorite movies from the eighties. The hard part? I want JUST movies from the eighties, not movies you might have seen during the eighties. Also, try and avoid movies that came out after the eighties if possible, 1990 is pretty borderline, I won't scream too loudly if you add one that is from then...

I want to also mention a genre of movies that I feel may never be erected again, and that is the great B-rated beach movies of the 80s that were so full of sex and nudity yet never ever took itself seriously. The innocense is gone forever.

1980, Along with James Cameron's Aliens, this is one of the very few films that either is as good as or better than their originals. John Williams score (which includes the timeless Imperial March (Darth Vaders Theme)) is above and beyond the original which should have earned him an Oscar. Not only that this was one of the top five best films of 1980 but was denied Academy Awards attention because it was a sequel.

1981, The second of Spielberg's finest films from the '80's. Harrison Ford's adventures are brought to breathtaking realism due to flawless technical achievements and grand performances from entire cast. A film many consider to be one of the finest achievements in film editing.

8. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

1982, One of Spielberg's most memorable timeless family treasures has yet to be rivaled in both presentation and charm. Watching E.T. creates new emotions upon each viewing.

1987, No spectacular technical filmmaking prowess here, just great solid storytelling with delightful ensemble (Cher is brilliant, but Olympia Dukakis is the real show stealer in this film). This is one of respected and admired director Norman Jewison's finest films. A real gem.

1987, Before Fargo there was one of the funniest and most inventive comedies ever conceived. The Coen brothers' off-beat and dark tale of a redneck Arizona couple that can't reproduce so they steal from a well off family that had five children (due to fertility pills) is second next to their more recognized achievement (Fargo). Nicholas Cage delivers one of his best performances and John Goodman and Williams Forsythe are a comic dream team! Great Barry Sonenfield cinematography put him on the map.

5. Akira

1987, Considered by many to be the finest in Japanese Animated cinema in this day of computer rendered images assisting (and in some ways replacing) old traditional cell animation; Akira still remains one of the most visually breathtaking animated films of all time. Undernieth its glitter and technical bravura is a emotional and involving epic with great characters and Kotsuhiro Otomo's brilliant imagination at work.

1986, James Cameron filmed this stunning sci-fi thriller with only six alien models (but with flawless direction and the miracles of film editing we see hundreds more). One of the few film sequels that surpass their originals and boasts some of the most incredible (and realistic) visual effects even by todays standards. Cameron got his just rewards in 1997 for Titanic, but this film should have given him Oscar honors for director and picture (though the film was nominated in seven catogories including actress; Sigourney Weaver)

1989, Tom Cruise is unforgetable as Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in the second chapter to Oliver Stone's Vietnam trilogy. Powerful and compelling from start to finish topped with a gorgeous John Williams score. Stone has yet to top this extraordinary achievement.

1980, Scorsese's finest film should have earned him the directors Oscar (which went to Robert Redford). Fascinating on every level with some of the most eye-popping film editing and cinematography in cinema history. De Niro's finest performance to date as well (he is also surrounded by exceptional supporting cast).

1980, All i have to say is this, if Hollywood ever decides to do a remake of a movie it should be this one. I cut it a little close with it being made in 1980 and all...But this movie is note worthy. I am a fan of greek and roman mytholgy and this movie is just every young kids dream. To imagine yourself as perseus flying on winged horses and fighting devils and stuff! That is fantastic! I could see billy Zane or Ben Affleck in the role of perseus if they decided to remake this film. With the advancements in special effects and a great story line....a remake of this film could sink Titanic.

1984, Classic original horror in all of its glory! Just as the 80's were becoming flooded with clones of micheal myers along comes Freddy Krueger. All the sequels after part one sucked...but the first time was the charm and it will always rank on my list as one of the best!

1985, Alot of people may not agree but i thought ladyhawke was a great movie. The whole night in shining armor thing was great not to mention the whole wolf and hawke deal. And the lovely michelle pfeifer.

1984, This has to be one of my all time favorite movies in the existence!!! This movie is just pure genius, the story and the acting were superb. Everyone talked about how arnold whats his name became a star in this flick; but it was Micheal Biehn who really shined in this movie! I could feel his performance in my teeth! Not to mention the whole story this movie is a gem in sci-fi. NUFF SED!

1984, This movie not only summed up what it was to be a teen in the 80's it also summed up being a teen. period. The acting was great and i could so identify with the pain and insecurity of every character. No matter what race or background you are...teens just all relate to this film due to the fact that teen angst is universal.

1984, Another hughes classic, not only was it comedic but it also showed angst ridden teens in all their glory. Molly Ringwald was excellent in this film...it got cheesy at times but who cares?! its classic.

1986, This movie will last from decade to decade just because it was so damn magical for some reason. This is truly a john hughes classic, No matter how bad godzilla sucked everyone will always remember matthew broderick as Ferris Bueller.

1986, I was 9 years old when my mom took me to see this flick and i fell in love and am still in love with it!!!! It was most excellent, the music the characters and the great storyline and scenery just made for the perfect fantasy romp! When i was in 5th grade i used to rent it every weekend and could recite the entire movie word for word.

1984, With out a doubt this is one of my faves! It was a modern day take on the little mermaid. I find daryl hannah totally hot, Tom Hanks was great(as usual) not to mention i just have this fascination with mermaids. It was the perfect movie. I have it on video and i always watch it once a week. Not forgetting the late great John Candy!

This is definitly one of the cheeziest movies I've ever seen, but it is incredibly funny...You really can't see how someone can write this junk...I love the "Babydoll video, though, and the Blender Children...I even have a friend we call Mr. MX-7...The only thing that bothers me is that the dancing chicken during the Roscoe's chicken and waffles commercial is sort of a rip off of the dancing hamburgers in "Better Off Dead."

I love Judd Nelson...I love Emilio Estevez...This has to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen!!!I was wondering...Is the principal the same guy who plays the dad in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" or am I just seeing things?

This is the only other movie I've seen that has made me cry...I saw it in seventh grade, in my Language Arts class, and ever since it has been one of my favorite movies...C. Thomas Howell is so cute, and Matt Dillon and Rob Lowe are great...Inside joke to the wannabe Mrs. LeBon in Blythewood..."Shoes."

Stephan Geoffreys is so funny it's not even funny...Shut up! Anyway, I love his parts the best, plus Roddy McDowall is one of the greatest actors of all time...By the way, did you know that if you play "Young Guns" by Wham! starting when then final battle scene begins that it will go with the movie perfectly..."Hey, sucker" shows the vampire, and "crazy ladies keep them on the run" plays when Charlie's running from his vampire girlfriend.

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it." This is my ultimate favorite movie, and has been since I was four or five...If you ever really need to be cheered up, just watch Ferris run from Mr. Rooney!

I didn't care for the movie too much, but Kyle Maclachlan looked SO hot!!! VERY 1980s!!

9. The Never Ending Story

I watched this movie all the time when I was little. What kid did not want their own Luck Dragon??

8. Teen Witch

LOVE this movie! Nerdy Louise discovers she's a witch on her 16th birthday. She casts some pretty rad spells! This is by far the one 80s movie that has the COOLEST clothes! Love the high-heels with socks!!

I have been a fan of Mr. Herman since I was in first grade (1986)! This was my absolute favorite movie as a kid! I watched it over and over, until I had all the lines memorized! I remember talking about Pee-Wee with my friends on the playground during recess! Ahh memories!

Sexy Kyle Maclachan stars in this mega-cheesy 80's sci-fi flick as an alien cop searching for "The Hidden", an evil alien that invades the bodies of humans to commit horrible crimes to get what it wants. The highlight:when Kyle gets thrown into jail, they take away his little laser gun that supposedly will destroy "The Hidden". Upset, he asks the police "May I please have my weapon back?"

2. Doin' Time on Planet Earth

Mega-cheesy movie about a kid who's convinced he's an extraterrestrial from planet B-52; Adam West and Candy Azzara dress up as Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson from the B52s, and try to convince the kid his parents' revolving resturant is their spaceship! quote:"I'm a big girl Ryan. I have a real life. I don't have fantasies about blasting off into outer space in revolving resturants!!"

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! I've loved this cool movie ever since I saw it in 1988 when I was 9 years old! It keeps getting funnier EVERYTIME I SEE IT!!

I have a gazillion favorite movies, these are just the ones that I can think of right off hand. I love everything about the 80s! The music, clothes, movies, tv shows. here's a suggestion:why not make a page like this for everyone's top ten favorite tv shows???

This movie is so true to life it is scary. I grew up in Indiana and the town closes on friday nights to go the the high school games still. I can remember teachers pulling this movie out and showing it in early March just to prove if we cared enough and worked hard enough we could be cheering our team onto state. As a side note this movie is based on the real town of Milian Indiana. In 1997 the IHSAA inacted a rule stating there would be clss basketball and no more one class tournment like in the movie.